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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9700X: 3D V-Cache Still Going Hard!

FEATURE By Steven Walton, October 10, 2024, 5:27 AM TechSpot Hardware

We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining how both CPUs stack up.

Hardware

Intel next-gen Arrow Lake desktop lineup leaks ahead of reveal, with 24-core Core Ultra 9 flagship on top

The next-gen CPUs will launch later this month

By Kishalaya Kundu, October 9, 2024, 10:40 AM 8 comments

Hardware

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" CPU crowned single-thread performance leader in PassMark

Multi-core performance looks less impressive though

By Kishalaya Kundu, October 8, 2024, 9:06 AM

Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, October 7, 2024, 5:23 AM TechSpot Hardware

When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.

Hardware Tech Deals

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X hits record low of $158

For those using a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X offers a substantial performance boost without requiring a new motherboard. Although it doesn't come with a cooler, excellent affordable options are available.

By Ivan Franco, October 7, 2024, 12:09 AM

Hardware

Intel might offer a tool to diagnose dying Raptor Lake processors

Users must still RMA their CPUs to confirm whether they suffer from the infamous microcode error

By Daniel Sims, October 4, 2024, 6:54 AM

Hardware

First firmware updates designed to fix Intel's Vmin Shift instability spotted in the wild

Major motherboard manufacturers are providing firmware "beta" updates

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 30, 2024, 3:11 PM

Hardware Electronics

Breakthrough bendable 32-bit microprocessor costs less than a buck to make

Barely any throughput loss, even when curved to the extreme

By Zo Ahmed, September 29, 2024, 3:20 PM

Hardware Industry

Intel (hopefully) concludes Raptor Lake instability saga with a final microcode update

The company has also identified the root cause -- for the second time

By Zo Ahmed, September 26, 2024, 8:22 AM 35 comments

Hardware

Intel may be cancelling its Arrow Lake "Refresh" desktop CPUs

Next-gen Arrow Lake desktop CPUs are still confirmed to arrive next month

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 23, 2024, 9:41 AM 40 comments

Industry Hardware

Qualcomm has approached Intel with an acquisition offer

A lot has to happen before any deal materializes

What just happened? It is no secret that Intel is struggling. The tech giant's stock price has plummeted in recent years, making it a viable takeover target. An offer from Qualcomm is now on the table, and if it materializes, it could significantly alter the semiconductor industry's trajectory. But first, the companies will have to pick their way through a minefield of financial, regulatory, and strategic considerations.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, September 22, 2024, 8:02 AM 8 comments

Hardware Mobile

Mobile Arrow Lake leak reveals Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores and 5.5GHz boost clock

The first Arrow Lake Core Ultra 3 CPU may have also just leaked

By Daniel Sims, September 20, 2024, 3:16 PM 9 comments

Hardware

Intel's Royal Core and Cobra Core architectures could bring better performance, efficiency

Next-gen P-cores could debut as soon as 2026

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 17, 2024, 10:16 AM

Hardware

Intel Raptor Lake RMAs can result in free upgrades or no-questions-asked refunds, if you get lucky

Users have reported surprising upgrades, downgrades, refunds, and out-of-stock notices

By Daniel Sims, September 16, 2024, 5:32 PM

No One Is Buying AMD Zen 5 CPUs, So What's Going On?

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, September 15, 2024, 8:13 AM TechSpot Hardware

Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is struggling to sell Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market.

Mobile Hardware

iPhone 16's A18 Pro tops Android flagships in benchmarks, but Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be even faster

Has Qualcomm finally caught up with Apple?

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 13, 2024, 10:56 AM 8 comments

Hardware Mobile

Budget laptops with AMD's Kraken Point APU launching in early 2025, possibly starting at $799

Kraken Point will compete against Intel Lunar Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 11, 2024, 10:12 AM

Hardware Industry

Chinese chipmaker Loongson claims their next GPU will match RTX 2080's performance

Company leadership also teased a CPU with "world-leading" performance

By Zo Ahmed, September 11, 2024, 7:39 AM

Hardware Tech Culture

Intel's 15th-gen Arrow Lake CPUs are branded as "Core Ultra 200K" in early UK listing

Prices have been revealed, too, although we would take that with a pinch of salt

By Zo Ahmed, September 10, 2024, 11:39 AM

Hardware

Thermaltake says 71 existing coolers are ready for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs

The coolers also work with AMD AM5 socket CPUs

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 10, 2024, 11:06 AM

Hardware Apple

Apple shows off new A18 and A18 Pro chips with significant performance gains for iPhone 16

Apple claims the A18 Pro brings desktop-class GPU and 2x faster NPU

By Zo Ahmed, September 10, 2024, 10:21 AM

TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 2H 2024

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, September 10, 2024, 6:04 AM TechSpot Hardware

The TechSpot PC Buying Guide helps you navigate the current state of the PC hardware market. With AMD's Ryzen 9000 series underperforming and Intel facing stability issues, we guide you to the best current options.